Thanks for visiting! I'm Alicia, the author of this blog, and I love sharing bits of our life here and on social media. Back in 2008, when my oldest was only a month old, I started Making Time For Mommy as a way to make time for myself and meet other moms. I hope this blog encourages you to make time for yourself, gives you ideas for family fun, and provides easy tips you can incorporate into your busy life! ---read more about me here ---
With one of the biggest Holiday weekends upon us, it’s time to plan now for a safe and sober way home. Many of us will be on the road this weekend traveling from family parties, viewing the fireworks, or barbecuing with our friends. Many adults will be drinking during the course of the Holiday weekend … Read more
We normally kept the tricycle in the back yard because we didn’t have a helmet for the boys to wear in order for them to ride it on the sidewalk. We were at Target the other day and when we saw the Thomas the Tank Engine helmet we just had to get it for Jacob … Read more
If you are stopping by from the Summer Blog Tour, hello and thanks for visiting! :) I am so excited to be participating and am looking forward to meeting all the great women that are involved in the Summer Blog Tour put on by Living My MoMent and The Work At Home Woman. If you … Read more
In a few weeks I will be doing a series of posts on the subject of children and learning. In these posts I will be introducing some online resources that I love, along with some learning tools from CSN websites (who, in addition to toys, carry everything from sofas to clothing). As I prepare for … Read more
I recently worked with Hershey’s (yes, THAT Hershey’s) on their Summer Celebrations Campaign. I was asked to visit Walmart, take a look at their Hershey’s product selection, create a yummy 4th of July themed snack, and then share my experience on Whrrl. Here is my story on how to make a 4th of July toddler … Read more
How do you get a toddler to share?? I would appreciate any thoughts you may have on this… Thanks in advance! :)
I am proud to announce that I am a PEARista :) Sounds fun doesn’t it? Want all the JUICY (pun intended) details? As a Pearista I will be bringing you discounts and giveaways every month for Pear Tree Greetings products. June’s Discount: 10% off all orders over $19! Use Code PEARJUN10 June’s Giveaway: One person … Read more